Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is an endogenous prodrug of calcifediol; cholecalciferol is synthesized in the skin under UV-B exposure. Cholecalciferol supplements are occasionally used to prevent bone loss. D vitamins commonly exhibit anti-osteoporotic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive activities.
| Cas No. | 67-97-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C27H44O |
| Formula Wt. | 384.64 |
| Chemical Name | (3b,5Z,7E)-9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-trien-3-ol |
| IUPAC Name | (1S,3Z)-3-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-7a-methyl-1-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidenecyclohexan-1-ol |
| Synonym | oleovitamin D3; Vitamin D3 |
| Melting Point | 82-87°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in most organic solvents. |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | C2956 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | C2956 Info Sheet PDF |
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